Whether it will take steps to ensure the continued existence of the Greater Easterhouse Council of Voluntary Organisations (GECVO).

I understand that, following a review, the Greater Easterhouse Social Inclusion Partnership Board has agreed that a new organisation should be established to support community and voluntary sector involvement in Greater Easterhouse, and that accordingly funding support for the Greater Easterhouse Council of Voluntary Organisations should not be continued beyond February 2000. The decision not to continue funding was a matter for local decision by the Board, and the Executive has no plans to intervene.